'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon

Ons dink dikwels ons sal ‘n pedofiel herken – ‘n grillerige ou man wat vir jou kind lekkergoed aanbied. Die realiteit is helaas baie meer ontstellend. Pedofiele is sportafrigters, onderwysers, mentors – 'betroubare' volwassenes wat kinders én hul ouers stadig maar seker voorberei ("groom") vir seksuele misbruik. Hulle teiken nie net dogtertjies nie: seuns, ook tienerseuns,is dikwels in hul visier.

In hierdie belangrike episode gesels Daniëlla met die polisie se Kolonel Heila Niemand, ‘n FBI-opgeleide speurder en lid van ‘n internasionale taakspan wat misdade teen kinders ondersoek. Heila deel skokkende insigte oor hoe pedofiele te werk gaan, hoe hulle die internet gebruik om kinders te manipuleer, en bowenal, wat ons as ouers kan doen om ons kinders te beskerm. Dit is nie ‘n maklike gesprek nie – maar dit is een wat ons nie kan bekostig om te ignoreer nie.

We often think we’d recognize a predator—a creepy old man lurking in the shadows. But the reality is far more unsettling. Predators are coaches, teachers, mentors—trusted adults who carefully groom both children and their parents. They don’t just target little girls; boys, even older ones, are often victims too.

In this critical episode, Daniëlla sit down with SAPS Colonel Heila Niemand, an FBI-trained investigator and member of an international task force dedicated to fighting crimes against children. Heila shares eye-opening insights into how predators operate, how they use the internet to manipulate children, and most importantly, what we as parents can do to protect our kids. This is not an easy conversation—but it’s one we cannot afford to ignore.

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In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met Jaco Jacobs, een van Suid-Afrika se mees geliefde kinderboekskrywers. Ons praat oor waarom jou kind moet lees en hoe ouers kinders aan die lees kan kry. Jaco deel ook sy eie ervarings as pa van twee laerskoolmeisies en verduidelik waarom hy en sy vrou so min as moontlik druk op hulle kinders sit.

In this episode, Daniëlla chats with Jaco Jacobs, one of South Africa’s most beloved children’s authors. We discuss why your child should read and how parents can encourage them to do so. Jaco also shares his own experiences as a father of two primary school girls and explains why he and his wife put as little pressure as possible on their children.

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Ons hoor gereeld van geboorteplanne, maar wat gebeur as dit nie volgens plan verloop nie? Die meteoroloog Annette Botha deel die traumatiese gebeure tydens geboorte van haar dogter Lente—'n ervaring wat Annette byna haar eie lewe gekos het. Annette deel haar en haar man se geloofspad, wat insluit emosionele letsels, terapie en genesing.

We often hear about birth plans, but what happens when things don’t go according to plan? Meteorologist Annette Botha shares the traumatic experience of her daughter Lente’s birth—an event that nearly cost Annette her own life. She opens up about her and her husband’s journey of faith, including the emotional scars, therapy, and the path to healing.

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'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon is terug! Hierdie episode bied 'n voorskou van die onderwerpe en gaste wie se stories ons die komende weke gaan hoor.

Ek deel ook opwindende nuus oor 'n benoeming vir ons podcast, en vra luisteraars se hulp en terugvoer.

'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon is back! This episode offers a preview of the topics and guests whose stories we’ll hear in the coming weeks. I also share exciting news about a nomination for our podcast and ask listeners for their help and feedback.

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'n Nuwe skooljaar is sinoniem met siektes. Verkoues. Griep. Koors.

Dr. Chantelle van der Bijl, ook bekend as Bloem MomDoc op sosiale media, gee in hierdie episode waardevolle raad. Sy gesels met Daniëlla oor onder meer:

Hoe jy verkoues en griep kan voorkom en behandel

Die rol van antibiotika, en hoe en wanneer om dit NIE te gebruik nie

Waarom koors eintlik goed is

Jou immuunstelsel en hoe om dit gesond te hou

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A new school year is synonymous with illnesses: colds, flu, and fever.

Dr. Chantelle van der Bijl, also known as Bloem MomDoc on social media, shares valuable advice in this episode. She chats with Daniëlla about:

How to prevent and treat colds and flu

The role of antibiotics, and how and when NOT to use them

Why fever is actually a good thing

Your immune system and how to keep it healthy

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As ouers wéét ons hoe moeilik dit kan wees om te sien hoe ons kinders sukkel met spanning – hetsy weens 'n nuwe skooljaar, konflik met vriende, 'n nuwe omgewing, of selfs veranderinge in hul liggame.

Dit kan ons magteloos laat voel, maar daar is dinge wat ons kan doen om hulle te ondersteun. In hierdie episode gesels die opvoedkundige profiel-ontleder Charne Lieberberg met Daniëlla en verduidelik hoe kinders se breine stres anders verwerk as volwassenes.

Sy deel ook bemagtigende, maklike strategieë wat ouers kan gebruik om hul kinders toe te rus met die vaardighede om angs te oorkom en beheer te neem oor stresvolle situasies.

* Kontak Charne by www.samindframe.com of 076 971 8138.

As parents, we all know how difficult it can be to watch our children face stress—whether it’s from a new school year, friendships, new environments, or even changes in their bodies.

While it may leave us feeling helpless, there are steps we can take to support them. In this episode, educational profile analyst Charne Lieberberg sits down with Daniëlla to break down how children’s brains process stress differently from adults. She also shares powerful, easy-to-follow strategies to help parents equip their children with the skills to overcome anxiety and take control of stressful situations.

* You can reach Charne at www.samindframe.com or 076 971 8138.

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'n Reddingsboei vir elke nuwe mamma... Om 2025 te vier, deel ek weer die heel eerste episode van ’n Ma & ’n Mikrofoon— ideaal vir diegene wat vanjaar hul ouerskapreis begin. Of jy nou vroeg swanger is, onlangs 'n baba gehad het, of voorberei om amper jou 2025-kleintjie te verwelkom, hierdie episode is vir jou.

Daardie onvergeetlike oomblik wanneer jy jou kind vir die eerste keer vashou—hetsy in 'n hospitaal, by die huis of tydens aanneming—is lewensveranderend. In hierdie episode gesels ek met Katinka Lategan, 'n geregistreerde verpleegster en borsvoedkonsultant. Sy het jare se ondervinding en deel raad om daardie vroeë weke te navigeer, met praktiese wenke om jou te help aanpas by jou nuwe identiteit en lewe as 'n ma.

To kick off 2025, I’m sharing the very first episode of ‘n Ma & ‘n Mikrofoon—perfect for those starting their parenting journey this year. Whether you’re expecting, recently had a baby, or preparing to welcome your 2025 little one, this episode is for you.

That unforgettable moment when you hold your child for the first time—whether in a hospital, at home, or during adoption—is life-changing. In this episode, I chat with Katinka Lategan, a registered nurse and lactation consultant. With years of experience visiting new moms, Katinka shares essential advice for navigating those early weeks, offering practical tips to help you adjust to your new life as a mom.

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Byna al Tarryn Bell se kinders gaan binnekort sterf. Tarryn wéét dit - sy't hulle immers gekies.

Talle is gered uit haglike omstandighede: weggegooi in bosse, agtergelaat in hospitale, of verwaarloos en mishandel in hulle ouerhuise.

Verskillende ongeneeslike siektes is by hulle almal gediagnoseer, wat beteken hulle het net weke of maande oor om te leef.

Nou maak Tarryn, haar man en biologiese kinders, en haar span by die Butterfly Palliative Home seker dat dié sterwende kinders in hulle laaste dae die nodige sorg kry - sowel as en liefde, liefde, en nog liefde.

Dis nie maklik nie, want dis duur om vir terminale siek kinders te sorg en hulle sukkel elke maand om kop bo water te hou.

Daniëlla praat ook met Tarryn oor hoe sy en haar gesin dié gereelde trauma hanteer wanneer 'n kind sterf en wat hulle geleer het van die dood.

Dié is 'n gesprek met 'n uitsonderlike ma wat jou nie ongeraak kan laat nie.

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Almost all of Tarryn Bell's children are going to die soon. Tarryn knows this - after all, she chose them.

Many of them were rescued from dire circumstances - abandoned in bushes, left behind in hospitals, or neglected and abused in their own homes.

Various incurable diseases have been diagnosed in all of them, meaning they have only weeks or months left to live.

Now Tarryn, her family, and her team at the Butterfly Palliative Home ensure that these dying children receive the necessary care in their final days - as well as love, love, and more love.

It's not easy - because it's expensive to care for terminally ill children, and the Butterfly Home struggles every month to stay afloat.

Daniëlla also asks Tarryn how she and her family handle the trauma when a child dies and what they have learned from death.

This is a conversation with an exceptional mother that will not leave you untouched.

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Skop die nuwe jaar af met jou eie persoonlike afrigter! In hierdie episode deel fiksheidskenner, "wellness coach" en ma, Michelle van Zyl, haar top oefen- en dieetgeheime met Daniëlla.

Michelle weet self hoe moeilik dit kan wees om te begin oefen nadat 'n mens kinders gehad het, en sy het talle vroue al gehelp om hul fiksheidsreis te begin.

Ons praat oor:

Hoeveel tyd moet ek minstens afstaan aan oefen? En hoe maak ek tyd?

Moet ek kalorieë tel om goed te lyk en te voel?

Wat is die rol van proteïene in 'n vrou se dieet?

Hoe lyk 'n goeie dag se eetplan?

Hoe word ek sterk, sonder om manlik te begin lyk?

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Kick off the New Year with your own personal trainer! In this episode, fitness expert, wellness coach, and mom, Michelle van Zyl, shares her top training and nutrition secrets with Daniëlla. As a mom herself, Michelle knows how tough it can be to start exercising after having kids and has helped countless women begin their fitness journeys.

We’ll cover:

How much time you really need to train each week (and how to find it!)

Whether calorie counting is necessary to feel and look great

The role of protein in a woman’s diet and what a healthy meal plan looks like

How to get strong without feeling bulky

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